By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Opelika’s annual giving back to the community event, Opelika Day, is being held on Saturday, July 3 at...
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Local 6th Grader Supports Girls Ranch Through Keychain Business
By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Following a tragic accident last weekend that involved the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch, the Lee County...
Opelika Observer Earns Second General Excellence Award
By OpelikaObserver Staff The Opelika Observer received a third-place General Excellence Award for its division in this year’s Alabama Press...
Creative Conglomerations at the Jule
By Emery LayFor the Opelika Observer This summer, the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art is displaying two new exhibits. These include “Outside...
Bama in a Box Celebrates One Year of Helping Alabama Small Businesses
Contributed by Angi Hron Just over one year ago, Bama in a Box launched from a small office in downtown Troy, Alabama. The subscription box service,...
Auburn-based FetchMe Wins Against National Meal Delivery Companies, Launches New Restaurant Marketing Packages
Unique Digital Marketing Platform, Alcohol Delivery Fuel Future Growth Contributed byMichael Ares FetchMeTM, the 4-year old Auburn-based restaurant...
Averitt Recognized for Sustainability Initiatives Targeting Food Industry
Contributed by Averitt Food Logistics, an industry trade publication, named Averitt to its 2021 Top Green Providers lists. The 2020 Top Green...
Extension Receives Grants to Support COVID-19 Vaccines
Contributed by Alabama Cooperative Extension System By Wendi Williams The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, representing Alabama A&M and...
Grassroots Effort Launched Statewide to Encourage Vaccinations
Contributed by Alabama Hospital Association According to a recent survey conducted by the Alabama Hospital Association, 94% of hospitalized COVID-19...